December Education and Workforce meeting
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The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Committee held their regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 4 pm.
News
Fifth Street closing at Brookfield Avenue
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The northbound lanes of Fifth Street at Brookfield Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, December 18, 2023 due to the installation of a sewer line for the soccer complex that is currently under construction at Fifth Street and Brookfield Avenue.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt prohibits college diversity, inclusion initiatives
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Executive order will eliminate campus DEI offices, University of Oklahoma says OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order Wednesday that prohibits state agencies, colleges and universities from using state funds to support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
First Lutheran School announces Spelling Bee winners
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First Lutheran School held their annual Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act, sending bill to House
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WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to pass the fiscal 2024 defense policy bill, setting up the sprawling, $886.3 billion National Defense Authorization Act for House consideration Thursday.
Trump DC election prosecution paused during immunity appeal
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WASHINGTON — A federal judge granted Donald Trump’s request to pause the 2020 election obstruction case scheduled for trial in March while he presses a claim for sweeping immunity against criminal charges.
House Republicans vote for Biden impeachment inquiry
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WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday voted to formalize an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden, intensifying their investigation into unproven allegations that the president benefited from his son’s overseas business dealings.
Putin vows Russian victory in war as Ukraine’s allies waver
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President Vladimir Putin said Russia remains determined to achieve its military aims in Ukraine, as divisions over U.S. and European aid threaten to undermine Kyiv’s ability to repel the invasion.
Happenings & Announcements
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12 NIGHTS IN AWESOMEVILLE St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Pecan and Hartford, will host the free “12 Nights in Awesomeville” from Dec.